Essentially drywall is gypsum pressed between two sheets of paper.
Cement board vs drywall weight.
Greenboards or blueboards on the other hand are types of drywall.
It was developed to replace lath and plaster construction.
These are available in 4 8 foot and 3 5 foot sheets that are either 1 2 inch or 1 4 inch thick.
Cement board is perfect for tile covered wet applications like showers and tub surrounds.
It gets its name from the telltale color of the paper facing on the front and back.
One solution is to nail cement backer board cbus over the drywall tape the seams and then grout over the cement backer board.
Whereas drywall comes in 4 by 8 sheets cement board comes in 3 by 5 sheets.
It s typically available in 1 2 in.
This is the most common choice for interior walls because they are easy to carry and hang.
Such materials include drywall also known as sheetrock and durock also known as cement board.
Veneer stone cannot be applied directly to drywall or other materials that will draw in moisture from the mortar.
The thickest of all the types of drywall 5 8 inch drywall is often fire resistant drywall.
Cement board is the most durable trouble free tile backer for tub surrounds showers floors and all other wet areas.
Its made from cement and sand and is reinforced by fiberglass mats on both sides so it s impervious to water.
Green board drywall is water resistant not waterproof.
Usg lafarge and certain teed are three large north american drywall manufacturers.
Durock durock is manufactured in sheets with a thickness of anywhere from 1 4 to 5 8 inch a width of 32 36 or 38 inches and a length between 4 and 10 feet.
Not only that drywall is not a strong enough material to support veneer stone s considerable weight.
Cement board does a better job of resisting potential moisture in the area and is why most contractors prefer it over drywall.
The core of the green board drywall is a thicker and more resilient version of the drywall s gypsum core which allows it to withstand indirect moisture applications such as the humidity in a bathroom or near a laundry room.
Drywall panels fit between wall studs spaced 16 inches or 24 inches apart.
Cement boards are made up of cement and glass fibers.
If weight is still a concern consider ultra light half inch drywall.
Cement board meanwhile comes in panels that are similar to that of drywall but that is where the similarities will end.
It is meant to provide a much sturdier and stronger base where the stone and tile can be installed.
Wet or dry such backer board provides a stable base for tiling.
Thick 3 x 5 ft.
It is 13 pounds lighter than other varieties for the same size and thickness.
According to material safety data sheets from usg standard drywall weighs approximately 38lb ft 3.
